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Lions Rout Commanders 44-22 for Fifth Straight Washington Loss

Defensive breakdowns, capped by Daron Payne’s one-game suspension, leave Washington searching for answers entering the bye.

Overview

  • Detroit scored on its first eight possessions and finished with 546 yards, averaging eight yards per play.
  • Washington dropped to 3-7 with a five-game skid that includes four consecutive defeats by 20 or more points.
  • Daron Payne was ejected for punching Amon-Ra St. Brown and received a one-game suspension without pay.
  • Marcus Mariota posted an efficient, turnover-free performance as the ground game faltered and Chris Rodriguez exited with a shoulder injury.
  • The Commanders went 2-for-10 on third down and were flagged eight times for 61 yards, with multiple repeat offenders noted.